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A8 HNW

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,313 mi
Last recorded152,313 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HNW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 152,313 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 151,055 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 128,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 128,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 107,821 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 102,986 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 102,986 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,001 miles

Brake pad warning on

Fail 13 Jul 2016 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad warning on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,585 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,751 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 26,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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A8 HNW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 97,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 HNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 HNW registered?

A8 HNW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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